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Is your teen using drugs?

Teenagers from all backgrounds are at risk of getting involved with drugs, just as there is no 'personality type’ – drug dependency can affect the sociable, confident, grade A all-rounder as well as the shy, stay-home, struggling students.

What are the warning signs?

Any behaviour that you, as their parent, think is odd or out of character for your child. This may include:

Irregular sleep patterns, falling asleep in class.

Weight loss and loss of appetite.

Extreme hyperactivity or total inactivity.

Asking for money, or the disappearance of money and small, saleable objects from around the house.

Slow or slurred speech, reduced attention span.

Enlarged or reduced pupil size.

Mood swings, paranoid or augmentative behaviour.

Problems at school such as a drop in grades/ failure to complete homework.

Unkept and slovenly appearance – especially if this is usual for them.